Inuit Mythology

The Gods and Spirits of the Inuit

NANOOK

Inuit Hunting God

Picture of the Inuit Hunting God Nanook from our Inuit mythology image library. Illustration by Chas Saunders.

The Great White Eskimo Bear God of Hunting

Nanook of the North is a bit moody, but does help hunters — on a hit or miss basis. When it comes to hunting, there are many rules and regulations involved — and if you so much as pick up your spear with the wrong hand, Nanook will completely spoil your day.

GodNote: Sorry this Nanook article is a bit short. We have sent our Data Dwarves off to find more nuggets of information. Updates coming soon.

Nanook Facts and Figures

Name: Nanook
Pronunciation: Coming soon
Alternative names:

Gender: Male
Type: God
Area or people: Inuit
Celebration or Feast Day: Unknown at present

Role:
In charge of: Hunting
Area of expertise: Hunting

Good/Evil Rating: Unknown at present
Popularity index: 11448

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Article last revised on October 23, 2018 by Rowan Allen.
Editors: Peter J. Allen, Chas Saunders

References: Coming soon.

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